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Subchapter 15. Petroleum Safety Orders--Refining, Transportation and Handling
Article 5. Fire and Explosions
§6778. Atmospheric Vents.
The discharge from atmospheric vents shall be so located that any liquids, gases or vapors discharged will not endanger employees. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the burning of flammable gases or vapors at flares.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
1. Amendment of section heading and text and new NOTE filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94 (Register 94, No. 36).
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